What size does Casamar work best at?

2–6 ft is the working range. Below that it goes flat; above, it stops being fun and the lineup thins out.

When is the best season to surf Casamar?

Peak season runs through the months when the swell window aligns and trade winds blow offshore. See the month strip in Wave fit for the working window.

What swell direction does Casamar need?

Casamar works on a w - n groundswell with south easterly winds.

What are the main hazards?

no concerns. Reef booties are common at reef breaks; check tide and crowd conditions before paddling out.

What type of wave is Casamar?

Casamar is a a-frame breaking wave over beach. Mellow northwest-facing beachbreak peaks.

Tarfaya, North Morocco, Morocco

Casamar

27.946, -12.931

Edited by Thomas Jackson

Verified May 2026

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A-frame · BeachBeginner → Intermediate2–6 ftJan – Dec

A northwest-facing beachbreak beside the historic Casamar Fort, sitting at the edge of the desert town of Tarfaya in North Morocco's far south. This wave picks up W to N swell consistently and works best with a SE offshore wind cleaning up the faces. Size range is a manageable 2-6ft, and the wave rides through all tides, making it forgiving and accessible for beginners or those wanting relaxed sessions without pressure. Bottom: sand. Season: autumn through spring for reliable NW swell. Consistency: high. Come with a longer board to make the most of the soft, rolling walls, and check the Fort structure on the headland as a wind indicator before paddling out.

Wave fit

Skill suited

Beginner → Intermediate

BegIntAdv

Best months

Jan – Dec

Character

Mellow northwest-facing beachbreak peaks.

Conditions

When it works

Swell window

W - N

Offshore wind

South easterly

Optimum tide

All tides

Size range

2-6ft

High

Hazards

No concerns

Trip planning

Quick facts

Wetsuit

3/2

What to bring

Longboard or funboard for small to mid-size days
Mid-length 7ft to 8ft for versatility across the size range

Lineup

Mellow lineup

Where it sits

Location

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About this break

What it's actually like

Crowd Access Nearby Alternatives

Crowd & Localism

Casamar sees almost no crowds. Tarfaya is a remote desert town with minimal surf infrastructure, and sessions here are routinely solo or near-solo. There is no indication of localism pressure. The isolation is the point.

Access & Facilities

Tarfaya sits on the Moroccan Atlantic coast, roughly 100km north of Laayoune. Free parking is available near the break. There are no facilities on site, so bring your own water, food, and any spares. The Casamar Fort provides an obvious visual landmark for orientation. No pollution or hazard concerns are flagged for this spot.

Nearby Alternatives

If Casamar is too small or wind-affected, the region around Tarfaya and further north toward Sidi Ifni holds a number of setups worth checking. Yoyo, further down a rough desert track, is a more serious right pointbreak for experienced surfers looking to step up. Several beachbreaks and point setups between Tarfaya and Agadir come alive with consistent NW swell and S wind.

10-day swell, wind and tide